Favorite Pop Albums | AllMusic 2023 in Review

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10,000 Gecs

The sophomore album from this always chaotic hyperpop duo includes experiments with third wave ska, nu-metal, computerized pop punk, and so much more.

Alex Anwandter

El Diablo en el Cuerpo

Elements of disco, '80s pop and soft rock, along with a very 2020s anything-goes sonic approach, combine for a thrilling, emotion-packed listening experience.

Alison Goldfrapp

The Love Invention

The dance and pop music innovator strikes out on her own with some of the most direct and euphoric music of her career.

ATEEZ

Spin Off: From the Witness

Thrilling single album featuring "Halazia" and a trio of propulsive electronic remixes.

Ava Max

Diamonds & Dancefloors

Heartbreak is cured on the dancefloor with this stellar sophomore set of synth-heavy pop anthems.

Ayumi Hamasaki

Remember You

Triumphant comeback and one of the best from the female artist with the most Top Ten albums in Japanese history.

Bebe Rexha

Bebe

Her most fully realized vision to date, this third set channels disco, funk, and Fleetwood Mac for maximum escapist effect.

BoyNextDoor

Why... [General Market Dazed Version]

Breezy and infectious debut EP from the K-pop boy band.

Carly Rae Jepsen

The Loveliest Time

The companion release to The Loneliest Time turns heartache on its head with blissful disco and playful, surprising production.

Caroline Polachek

Desire, I Want To Turn into You

The former Chairlift singer embraces a euphoric, '90s and early-2000s electronic pop and trip-hop vibe.

Chappell Roan

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess

Vibrant debut full-length from the Midwest-bred pop singer/songwriter that's playful, a little naughty, and utterly irresistible.

Duran Duran

Danse Macabre

Designed as a soundtrack to the ideal Halloween party, this blend of covers is winningly silly and spooky.

Ellie Goulding

Higher than Heaven

Synth-heavy fifth album that returns the English pop star to the neon glow of the dancefloor.

Everything But the Girl

Fuse

The iconic duo match adventurous, up-to-date production with relevant, affecting lyrics on their first album in 24 years.

Jake Shears

Last Man Dancing

The multifaceted artist returns to the dancefloor with a surprising, ambitious mix of instant-gratification disco-pop and sweaty, hypnotic grooves.

Jessie Ware

That! Feels Good!

Accurately titled, this is suited for a disco bigger and more opulent than the one evoked on the singer's preceding LP.

Jimin

Face [Invisible Face]

The defiant debut EP from the usually soft-spoken BTS member is a surprisingly pulse-pounding thrill.

Jung Kook

GOLDEN [SHINE]

Star-making solo debut that showcases the BTS member's seasoned vocals and natural allure.

Katie Melua

Love & Money

A warm, deeply felt album recorded while the singer was pregnant with her first child.

Kimbra

A Reckoning

The New Zealand singer/songwriter expresses the turbulence of the early 2020s by taking her music to daring and thoughtful extremes.

Kylie Minogue

Tension

Euphoric 16th album from the Australian dancefloor queen that carries the party from the disco to the club.

Miley Cyrus

Endless Summer Vacation

The pop star moves on from her twenties with candid, confident songs that span dance-pop, rock, and country.

MisterWives

Nosebleeds

The thrilling fourth album from the indie group amps up the aggression with some fresh rock-infused tricks.

NewJeans

Get Up [The Powerpuff Girls × NJ Box Version]

The chart-topping sophomore EP from the South Korean girl group combines garage, club, and R&B in a refreshingly futuristic blend.

Niall Horan

The Show

Heartwarming third set of pop/rock gems from the former One Directioner is his most charming and engaging to date.

Olivia Rodrigo

GUTS

The singer/songwriter exits her teens by honing her soul-baring ballads and spiky pop-punk manifestos with confidence, humor, and bravery.

P!nk

Trustfall

The thoughtful ninth set from the reliable pop hitmaker is a soulful, nourishing document of faith and growth.

PinkPantheress

Heaven Knows

The pop visionary follows her mainstream breakthrough with an intense, creative debut album exploring themes of obsession, trust, and self-worth.

RAYE

My 21st Century Blues

Hard-fought, singularly candid and brave debut album from the British pop singer/songwriter, featuring the number one U.K. pop hit "Escapism."

Rebecca Black

Let Her Burn

Official debut LP from the erstwhile viral wonder adds hyperpop, metal, and dream pop to this collection of breakup songs.

Romy

Mid Air

The xx member's solo debut album channels the highs and lows of falling in love with a woman into soft-spoken, sure-footed dance music.

Stray Kids

Rock-Star [Rock Version]

This thrilling burst of energy from the K-pop group makes them two-for-two for huge, star-making releases in 2023.

Tate McRae

Think Later

Star-making sophomore set from the Canadian pop singer, who balances addictive pop gems with heartfelt vulnerability.

Taylor Swift

1989 [Taylor's Version]

This re-recording of the songwriter's fifth studio album is a reminder of her arrival as a pop star while reaffirming the original record's strengths.

TOMORROW X TOGETHER

The Name Chapter: Freefall [Reality Version]

The thrilling third Korean-language LP from the K-pop crew features Ryan Tedder and the Jonas Brothers.

Troye Sivan

Something to Give Each Other

Liberated third set from the Australian pop singer that embraces freedom and identity.

V

Layover [Version A]

Alluring debut solo effort from the BTS baritone that is built upon a sensual R&B backbone.

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